Books with author Barbara R. Sheeley

Pack your bags for a trip through history to visit the great ancient civilisations!Written in the style of a travel guide, this series provides a fun and innovative way to present facts and information on ancient civilisations. It provides an introduction to the country and the culture, exploring daily life, monuments, and local dress. It is packed-full of non-fiction features, such as timelines, 'feature-boxes' and glossary to help readers navigate the subject.

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about other cultures is through their food. This book takes us to the five nations of Scandinavia: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. There the daily fare includes gravalax (cured salmon), smorrebrod (thick open-faced sandwiches), pea soup, pancakes, and appelkaka (apple cake). Traditional Christmas foods are discussed, as well as the tradition of the fika (or "going out for coffee") and the well-known, huge buffets called smorgasbords. Simple, delicious recipes are provided for oat porridge with strawberry preserves, a roast beef smorrebrod, pea soup, and strawberry cream cake.